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Deep Dive
Not a trend: Why plus-size fashion is worth the investment
Models on runways may be thin, but plus-size customers still represent an underserved majority.
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Adidas Campus 00s, Samba among most faked at resale: report
StockX found that counterfeiting has spread from rare items to general release sneakers.
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Marks & Spencer restores some online-order operations following cyberattack
The department store chain was one of the first targets in an international spree of attacks that disrupted retailers.
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Champion partners with NFL
The new licensed apparel deal, which includes T-shirts and fleece for teams in select markets, will drop at Fanatics Fest alongside new NHL team offerings.
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Shein pushes consumers toward overconsumption, report says
An EU consumer group said the fast fashion giant uses “dark patterns” to trigger unwilling spending.
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H&M, Eileen Fisher top fashion environmental scorecard as other brands’ sustainability progress staggers
Climate group Stand.earth graded 42 fashion brands on a scale of “A+” to “F” based on progress they made to decarbonize their supply chains between 2021 and 2023.
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Dr. Martens plans shift to ‘consumer-first’ mindset
After revenue fell by double digits in the latest fiscal year, the footwear brand is instituting a new growth strategy.
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Torrid to close as many as 180 stores, 30% of its fleet
The plus-size apparel retailer already keeps about 60% of sales and customers from shuttered locations, and plans to invest in retention efforts.
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The North Face customers’ personal information compromised in cyber attack
About 1,500 affected users of the VF-owned brand’s website had their passwords reset.
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G-III withdraws guidance due to tariff uncertainty
Despite a 40% net income increase for Q1, the DKNY owner anticipated significant negative supply chain impacts in the second half of the year.
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Beauty brands blend AI into operations
The Estée Lauder Companies, Coty and Ulta Beauty are pushing forward on the technology to save costs, tailor communications and optimize forecasts.
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PVH is ‘focused on what we can control’ in uncertain consumer environment
The Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger owner is working to reach $12.5 billion in revenue by this year.
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Authentic extends Boardriders Japan partnership
The expanded agreement adds outdoor sports brands Volcom and Spyder to an existing stable of managed retail labels including Quiksilver and Billabong.
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Ralph Lauren tackles tariffs with agile supply chain
The fashion brand can shuffle manufacturing across a network that spans five continents to mitigate the impact of tariffs on costs, said CFO Justin Picicci.
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Gap partners with Malbon Golf
The 33-piece collection will offer men’s and women’s preppy basics along with an ad campaign featuring PGA winner Jesper Parnevik.
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Dr. Martens taps former Adidas exec for chief brand officer
Carla Murphy will lead the company’s creative direction, and succeeds Ije Nwokorie, who was promoted to CEO.
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Old Navy shows off activewear with Lindsay Lohan in ‘80s-inspired spot
The Gap brand, which reported a ninth consecutive quarter of market share gains, is now the No. 5 player in the active category.
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Skechers sued by investor group over go-private deal
A lawsuit alleges the footwear giant violated federal securities law by failing to disclose important information to shareholders.
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Mizuno to phase out kangaroo leather
The company said it planned to gradually stop using the marsupial skin in its products but didn’t give a specific timeline.
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Saks Global rescues its holiday with $350M in new financing
Without the infusion, the luxury department store company would struggle to pay vendors ahead of the critical season, analysts say.
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Jonathan Anderson will lead fashion at Dior
The former Loewe creative director is the first designer to helm women’s, men’s and haute couture since house founder Christian Dior.
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StockX names new head of creative
Daniel De Jesus Krueger, who previously worked with LeBron James and the Nike Brand Studio, will be responsible for the resale platform’s creative vision.
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Gap Inc. braces for as much as $300M in tariff-related costs
As import levies threaten the apparel retailer’s momentum, including a potential $150 million hit to margins, executives said pricing won’t change.
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Adidas ‘does not own all stripes,’ Steve Madden says in lawsuit
The footwear brand is asking a federal judge to confirm that two of its sneaker designs don’t infringe on Adidas’ three-stripe trademark.
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Human rights abuse documented in global leather supply chain
A new report from the Fair Labor Association uncovered violations including child labor and discrimination.